The Prepster Blog: Teen Skincare & Hygiene Tips | Prep U

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Sep 15, 2022

Find Your Skin Type and How to Manage It

The five main skin types — normal, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive — each respond best to different products and habits. Here's how to identify your teen's skin type and what to do about it.

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Feb 11, 2022

What You Need To Know About pH Balance In Skincare

Your skin's natural pH sits around 4.5–5.5, and using the wrong products can disrupt it — triggering breakouts, dryness, and irritation. Here's what pH balance actually means for your teen's skin.

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Jan 26, 2022

Washing Your Face: Top Things You Need to Know

Most teens wash their faces — but most do it wrong. Here's what parents should know about product choice, water temperature, and technique for a face-washing routine that actually works for teen skin.

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Aug 4, 2021

Skincare for Back-to-School

A practical guide to teen skincare for the back-to-school season: why September triggers breakouts, how to build a twice-daily face wash habit, the weekly exfoliation step that clears clogged pores, and how to handle athlete skin through fall sports.

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Jun 30, 2021

The ‘Head to Toe’ Benefits of Tea Tree Oil

From tackling acne and dandruff to preventing athlete's foot and soothing shaving irritation, tea tree oil delivers genuine results across a range of teen skin concerns. Here's how terpinen-4-ol — its active compound — works from head to toe.

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Mar 25, 2021

Does Witch Hazel Help with Acne?

Witch hazel helps mild teen acne by removing excess surface oil, reducing redness, and tightening pores — without harsh chemicals. Here's how it works, which skin types it suits best, and how to use it in a simple daily routine.

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Mar 14, 2021

Your New Favorite Blemish Stick

The Prep U Blem Pen is an all-natural antiseptic spot treatment using witch hazel, tea tree oil, and aloe to reduce blemishes without harsh chemicals. Here's what's in it, how it works, and when to use it.

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Feb 23, 2021

Best Face Wash for Guys by Skin Type

Choosing the right face wash for your teen starts with identifying his skin type. This guide covers what oily, dry, combination, and sensitive teen skin each need — including which ingredients to look for and which to avoid.

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Sep 29, 2020

Going Charcoal: 5 Things to Look for in a Charcoal Cleanser

Not all charcoal cleansers are worth buying. Here are five things to look for — activated charcoal placement, moisturizing oils, clean ingredients, the right format, and cruelty-free credentials — before adding one to your teen's routine.

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Apr 10, 2020

Fresh Start: Best Plant-Based Body Washes for Teen Boys

Not all body washes are the same, and for teen boys dealing with sweat, odor, and breakout-prone skin, the formula matters. Here's what plant-based actually means and what to look for.

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Feb 4, 2020

The ABC’s of Personal Hygiene for Kids

A practical A-through-E guide covering everything your tween or teen boy needs to know about his own hygiene — from acne and bathing to deodorant and the basics that carry forward into adulthood.

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Nov 26, 2019

The Teenage Hygiene Checklist

Five hygiene tips for teens, explained with the context behind each one so it actually makes sense to him. Daily deodorant, face wash, body wash, fresh clothes, and oral care, plus what active boys need to add.